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The Inside Scoop on Ryan Coogler's Marriage: Meet His Wife Zinzi Evans

Updated On 10 May, 2023 Published On 10 May, 2023
The Inside Scoop on Ryan Coogler's Marriage: Meet His Wife Zinzi Evans

Hold on to your hats, people, because we've got some juicy gossip about Black Panther director, Ryan Coogler, and his leading lady, Zinzi Evans!

Ryan Coogler And Zinzi Evans's Married Life!

These two lovebirds Ryan Coogler and his long-time wife Zinzi Evans have been together since their college days and tied the knot in 2016. Talk about a fairytale romance! But that's not all, folks. The amazing personality has credited his beau for helping him achieve his dreams in the film industry.

Ryan Coogler and his companion Zinzi Evans are a hot couple in the show biz industry.  SOURCE: Getty Images 

Every time whenever the duo came into the public they set a perfect example of true love in the media. They share unbreakable and strong marital bonds in recent times.

However wait, there's more! The dynamic mates launched their own multimedia company, Proximity Media, in 2021. And let's not forget that the celeb's work has been hailed by critics for his dedication to representing underrepresented cultures and characters.

Moreover, the director has even been recognized on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world, as well as Time's Person of the Year and the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

All in all, the hot celebrity couple's love story is a true inspiration. It's obvious that their love and unwavering support for each other have played a major role in their success. We can't wait to see what these two lovebirds will achieve next!

The Gorgeous Couple Children  

Stop the presses, people, because we've got some exciting baby news about Black Panther director, Coogler, and his leading lady, Evans! The power couple has officially welcomed their first child together, and they spilled the tea on the red carpet at the 91st Academy Awards. Can we get a round of applause, please?

Ryan Coogl and Zinzi Evans at the red carpet.  

To add more, the love birds had been eagerly anticipating their new addition since February when eagle-eyed fans spotted the gorgeous star spouse sporting a baby bump at the 2019 Writers Guild Awards. She looked absolutely stunning in a curve-hugging black gown, while Ryan stood proudly beside her in a dashing gray suit.

Moreover, the Hollywood star has been open about how crucial Zinzi has been to his success, both in college and throughout his Hollywood career. He even spilled the beans in a Hot97 interview about how she scraped together some cash to buy him the Final Draft screenplay software when he was trying to make it as a screenwriter. Talk about a supportive partner!

But that's not all, folks. Ryan also shared in a February 2018 interview with YBF that directing Black Panther made him want to have daughters. "I found I want daughters real, real bad," he revealed. "Like, plural." It's no wonder he's been hoping for a little girl!

As of now, the couple hasn't revealed the gender of their new bundle of joy, but fans are eagerly awaiting any news. We can't wait to see what kind of amazing parents Ryan and Zinzi will be. Congratulations to the Cooglers on their growing family! In addition, the stars seemed to be private and love privacy which is why both are not available on Instagram.

Meet Coogler's Beautiful Wife Zinzi Evans

Well, Evans has been a hot topic of discussion in recent times! She's a total jack-of-all-trades in Hollywood! Not only is she a screenwriter, producer, assistant director, and assistant manager, but she's also an American Sign Language interpreter! Can you believe it?

Ryan Coogler and his companion Zinzi Evans haven't yet revealed the face of their kid.  SOURCE: Getty Images 

Also, the lady gets this, she's married to none other than, the director of Creed 3 and the upcoming sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. I mean, talk about a power couple!

Besides being a celebrity partner, Zinzi has created her own name in the respective profession. She actually went to California State University Fresno before breaking into the entertainment industry. She's worked on some pretty big movies, including Fruitvale Station, which her hubby directed.

But wait, there's more! the gorgeous woman also does freelance work as an ASL interpreter. She's even teamed up with companies like Apple to help train their deaf clients on software. She's seriously impressive, don't you think?

Ryan Coogler Is A Tremendous Director!

The charming personality, Ryan is a total film industry, darling, especially when it comes to spotlighting underrepresented communities and characters, particularly African Americans. The guy is a total prodigy - he's won four NAACP Image Awards, four Black Reel Awards, and even got nominated for a Golden Globe and two Academy Awards!

Remember the movie "Fruitvale Station" that came out in 2013? It was Coogler's first feature-length film, and it was a total hit at both Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals! It was a heart-wrenching story about a real-life tragedy that happened in Coogler's hometown of Oakland, and it had people talking for months.

However, that's not all! He's also responsible for the insanely successful "Creed" movie, which he wrote and directed himself. And who can forget about "Black Panther?" It was an absolute game-changer when it came out in 2018 and smashed all kinds of box office records. And get this - it was the highest-grossing film EVER by an African American director! His upcoming sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is sure to be another massive hit.

To add more, the TV personality's definitely making waves in Hollywood, and critics are raving about his unique perspective and fresh approach to storytelling. He's also got some regular collaborators that he loves working with, like actor Michael B. Jordan and composer Ludwig Göransson. The talented personage charges staggering fees for his movie associations whose net worth is $25 million.

Interestingly, in Jan 2021, Ryan, director of "Black Panther," was mistakenly suspected of robbing a Bank of America in Atlanta when a teller received an alert on his account. Coogler had asked the teller to count the money discreetly due to the large amount. 

In addition, the household name was handcuffed, but released after identity verification. Ryan later stated that the situation should never have happened and that Bank of America had addressed it to his satisfaction. The incident has brought attention to the racial profiling of Black people in the US and highlights the need for change.

How Do They Balance Their Work & Family?

The famous love partners are seriously giving us all the #CoupleGoals we need! Despite both of them having super busy careers in the entertainment industry, they have managed to keep their love alive and make time for their family too.

As mentioned above, Evans is a boss lady herself, working as an American Sign Language interpreter and also as a producer and assistant director. Meanwhile, Ryan is a known face with amazing directing skills. 

But get this - even with the love mates' crazy schedules, Coogler and Zinzi have still found ways to support each other's dreams! In fact, the star's wife helped Ryan through his vulnerable career phase. 

But it's not just their love life that's impressive - Ryan and Zinzi are also killing it in the career department. The director has helped his younger brothers Keenan and Noah get their start in the industry, with Keenan working on the film crew for Black Panther and Creed, and co-writing Creed III. Meanwhile, Noah even has a song on the Creed III soundtrack!

Likewise, the amazing love companions are seriously the ultimate power couple. They make balancing work and family life look like a piece of cake, and we can't wait to see what they'll achieve next!

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